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Juan Camargo, de 77 años, de Hereford, falleció el sábado 12 de julio de 2025 en Amarillo luego de una larga enfermedad.
Juan nació el 10 de octubre de 1947 en Ciudad Manuel Doblado, Guanajuato, México y vivió en Hereford desde 1973 cuando emigró a este país. Juan era hijo del difunto Apolinar y de María Gonzales Camargo. Era un trabajador muy trabajador, a menudo caminaba millas para encontrar trabajo en las diferentes granjas alrededor de Hereford. Trabajó en la construcción durante un tiempo como parte del equipo de construcción de Excel (ahora Cargill) en Friona. Después de la finalización de la construcción, Juan fue contratado y se retiró de Cargill después de más de 35 años de servicio.
Juan era miembro de la Iglesia Católica de San José en Hereford; Cuando era más joven, disfrutaba del golf y ganó muchos premios; Jugó al fútbol y más tarde se convirtió en entrenador y árbitro. Juan estaba muy orgulloso cuando se convirtió y se desempeñó como presidente de la Twister Soccer League. A Juan le gustaba jugar en la casa, trabajar en el jardín y podía construir una casa desde cero. Era un ávido fanático de los 49.
Precedido en la muerte por su madre; hijos: Israel Camargo y Apolinar Camargo; hermanos: Jesús Camargo, Víctor Camargo, Francisco Camargo, María Camargo, Marcos Camargo y Crispín Camarg; y Apolinar and Maria Luisa Camargo.
A Juan le sobreviven su esposa de 51 años, Irene Contreras Camargo de Amarillo; hijos: Janet (Félix) Zepeda, Rosa Camargo, Irma Camargo (Adalberto Galván), Juana Camargo (Juan Rosales), Francisco Camargo, , Leonila Camargo (Galo Flores): nietos: Ricardo Villalovos, Jacob Villalovos, Marina Villalovos, Arhelia Leal, Ciria Leal, Moisés Camargo, Felipe Contreras, Socoro Camargo, Israel Camargo, Paris Camargo, Adán Galván, Javen Zepeda, Anabel Álvarez, Adriana Castañeda, Alicia Galván, Ramona Flores, Martha Flores, Catalina Flores, Viviviana Flores, Marisela Flores, Noema Flores, Ángeles Flores, Samantha Flores, Miguel Camargo, Juan Camargo, Felipe Camargo, Marisol Rosales; Ana Karina Rosales, María de la Luz Rosales, Juan de Dios Rosales, Ximena Monserrat Flores: 44 bisnietos; un tataranieto; padres: Apolinar y Luisa Camargo; suegros: Lorenzo y Rosa Contreras; hermanos: María Concepción Camargo y Prudencio Camargo.
Una celebración de la vida de Juan se llevará a cabo a las 2:00 PM el viernes 18 de julio en la Iglesia de la Familia Nazarena, 1410 La Plata Street, Hereford. Juan será velado de 12:00 del mediodía a 7:00 p.m. los martes, miércoles y jueves en Parkside Funeral Directors, 601 Main Street, Hereford, donde se rezará un rosario parroquial a las 6:00 p.m. el jueves.
Juan Camargo, age 77 of Hereford, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Amarillo following a long illness.
Juan was born October 10, 1947, in Ciudad Manuel Doblado, Guanajuato, Mexico and lived in Hereford since 1973 when he immigrated to this country. Juan was the son of the late Apolinar and Maria Gonzales Camargo. He was a very industrious worker, often walking miles to find jobs on the different farms around Hereford. He worked in construction for a time as part of the building crew of Excel (now Cargill) in Friona. After the completion of the construction, Juan was hired on and retired from Cargill after more than 35 years of service.
Juan was a member of San Jose Catholic Church in Hereford; when he was younger, he enjoyed golf and won many awards; played soccer and later became a coach and referee. Juan was very proud when he became and served as president of the Twister Soccer League. Juan liked to tinker around the house, do yard work, and could build a house from the ground up. He was an avid 49’s fan.
Preceded in death by his mother; children: Israel Camargo and Apolinar Camargo; siblings: Jesus Camargo, Victor Camargo, Francisco Camargo, Maria Camargo, Marcos Camargo, and Crispin Camargo; and parents, Apolinar and Maria Luisa Camargo.
Juan is survived by his wife of 51 years, Irene Contreras Camargo of Amarillo; children: Janet (Felix) Zepeda, Rose Camargo, Irma Camargo (Adalberto Galvan), Juana Camargo (Juan Rosales), Francisco Camargo, , Leonila Camargo (Galo Flores): grandchildren: Ricardo Villalovos, Jacob Villalovos, Marina Villalovos, Arhelia Leal, Ciria Leal, Moses Camargo, Felipe Contreras, Socoro Camargo, Israel Camargo, Paris Camargo, Adan Galvan, Javen Zepeda, Anabel Alvarez, Adriana Castaneda, Alicia Galvan, Ramona Flores, Martha Flores, Catalina Flores, Viviviana Flores, Marisela Flores, Noema Flores, Angeles Flores, Samantha Flores, Miguel Camargo, Juan Camargo, Felipe Camargo, Marisol Rosales; Ana Karina Rosales, Maria de la Luz Rosales, Juan de Dios Rosales, Ximena Monserrat Flores: 44 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; parents: Apolinar and Luisa Camargo; in-laws: Lorenzo and Rosa Contreras; siblings: Maria Concepcion Camargo, and Prudencio Camargo.
A celebration of Juan’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 18 at Nazarene Family Church, 1410 La Plata Street, Hereford. Juan will lie in state 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at Parkside Funeral Directors, 601 Main Street, Hereford where a parish Rosary will be said at 6:00 PM Thursday.
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